Bottles for the kitchen: varieties, choices and installation tips

In the arrangement of the kitchen, every little thing matters. Often, here, every thing is a place thanks to the use of special elements of furniture. It is these products that include bottles that are gaining popularity in the design of kitchen interiors. This article will introduce readers to what they are, why they are needed, what are good and what shortcomings they have.

The bottle box is a rectangular type design, a kind of narrow rack for storing various household items. In the language of furniture professionals, this product is called cargo. This piece of furniture is mounted in the kitchen, which allows you to maximize the room from the abundance of various items. In fact, this is a kind of organizer that has storage compartments of different heights and sizes.

This product is very functional and, despite the name, is suitable for storing not only alcohol. It fits banks for cereals and bulk products. In addition, cargo can be used to store sauces, spices, kitchen utensils, detergents and cleaners, vegetable oil, kitchen utensils, towels. Storage systems provide compartments for items of similar size.

The cargo rack, which is built into the kitchen furniture, is equipped with a facade, which is selected according to the design of the headset. Compared to conventional shelving, bottles are very narrow. On average, its dimensions range from 15-20 cm. The product itself has a retractable mechanism and provides for installation in different places of the kitchen.

Cargo can successfully fit into niches, they rationally use the places of false panels. With them, the headset looks more aesthetically pleasing, since they close the empty spaces between the modules and the sliding systems.

Obvious Cargo benefits include:

• rational use of existing compartments;
• space optimization with compact dimensions;
• ease of use (everything you need is hidden from view, but is at hand);
• internal order and taxonomy of stored items;
• ergonomics and aesthetic appeal;
• the widest range of design solutions;
• wide choice of color shades and accessories;
• production of high-quality materials using modern technologies;
• wide range of product dimensions;
• Free up desktop space
• A wide range of design solutions suitable for any interior.

Along with the advantages, the bottleneckers have several disadvantages:

• the need for space for extension equal to the depth of the product;
• the need to completely fill the compartments for structural stability;
• the difficulty of periodically maintaining the modules;
• installation in a convenient place for use, since remote integration reduces the efficiency of the product.

Such organizers should not be bought in apartments or houses where there are small children. The curiosity of the kids can turn into a problem, and therefore to store anything in such cases is useless. Neither spices, nor oil and spices, nor alcohol, nor vinegar can be hidden in them, like cereals, paper towels, sink and stove cleaning products.

There are several ways to classify bottles for a kitchen: type of construction, method and place of installation, number of levels (rows with shelves) and material of manufacture.

Cargo, based on the type of design, are built-in and self-contained. The options of the first group are made for installation in a typical cabinet headset, and therefore they are selected taking into account measurements of a particular cabinet or table. The second modifications can be placed outside the headset, located near the dining group or next to the wall cabinets. It is worth noting that modifications can be not only closed, but also open.

The number of rows in bottles is more often two, although on sale you can find options with three rows of shelves. More functional are products with two rows. However, for those who are going to use a bottle-holder for storage of small containers (for example, under jars with spices), the second option is more suitable. Also on sale are multi-level models, the size of which can equal the height of typical wardrobes. Cargo sizes depend on the parameters of your headset. For example, with a width of 15, 20 and 25 cm, the height of the bottle box will more often obey the height of the boxes in which they are mounted (80-85 cm). On sale you can also find narrow models, whose width is 10 cm.

The number of sections may vary. On average, there may be 4-5 or more. Moreover, the models usually provide for their size for each type of item. Trays can be plastic, cargo can have pallets and other functional elements. In some versions, vertical storage of things (for example, frying pans, towels) is provided.

The functionality of cargo depends on what they are going to store in them. Products are not universal: manufacturers are developing varieties for storing different items: bottles, dishes, towels and household chemicals.This is what determines the size, height and number of compartments in the cargo. Some varieties provide for the presence of combined storage containers, and they may also have special crossbars and hooks.

Traditionally, the bottles have a retractable or retractable opening and closing mechanism with a closer. Depending on where they are planned to be installed, they can have side or bottom mount, as well as roller bearings. The choice of a particular system is subject to the installation site of a particular cargo. Installation of cargo can be carried out both on the lower modules of the headset, and on its upper boxes. In this case, the design can be attached to the inside of the opening door.

The lateral mounting system is considered relatively comfortable and reliable. This is a great organizer option for the upper drawers of the kitchen set. In this case, you can fill the corner space, such a system is suitable for high modifications. The use of lower mounts is justified when a more practical option is needed.

It is worth noting that often called baskets basket baskets, similar in design to them. However, in reality, cargo has a small width (standard - 10 cm), while in baskets it can be from 40 cm. Utensils in bottles are stored vertically, there is no place for large items, it is simply not designed for them. As for height, products can reach 2 m, while the type of furniture to which it is selected will be a fundamental factor. The height of the shelves varies and can range from 25-30 cm to half a meter.

Cargo, called columns, is a profitable design solution that is particularly practical for individual kitchens. Their location is projected at the stage of drawing up the interior design scheme. These are models of an embedded multi-level type. Depending on the requirements of the project and customer preferences, they can have different storage systems, but in most cases they have a front panel-facade. They are placed more often next to the refrigerator, while the height of the products can be 160-180 cm (more often 169 cm high options are on sale).

It is no secret that, deciding to purchase cargo, the buyer may encounter a number of difficulties. In order not to get into trouble and choose a really good, functional option, it is worth taking a few useful recommendations.

• The sizes of any bottles will affect the calculated weight of the items stored. Narrow models are not able to withstand weight more than 10-12 kg, this characteristic must be obtained from the seller.
• The facade of the structure must be selected to match the general furniture or the place next to which it is planned to be installed.
• The fittings of the product must be made using plating. The facade should be flat, smooth to the touch, without bumps and nicks.
• It is necessary to select a product in which in the future it will be possible to use additional dividers. This will prevent objects from possible damage.
• The user needs a practical model, which is why it is necessary to pay attention to the type of containers. You do not need to take the option with the same shelves, if you want to store things that are different in height and volume.
• To organize the space, you can buy two bottles of the same size, but different types of containers. This will allow not to overload the weight of each cargo, without reducing their overall functionality.
• The most convenient in everyday life are considered options with full extension. Despite the fact that they are more expensive than other analogues, such models have a convenient viewing angle and easy access to the content.
• From the point of view of convenience, models with fastening in the lower cabinets of the headset are considered the best options.The options built into the top drawers are only good for tall users.

The price of any product consists of several factors: the name of the manufacturer, type of hardware, internal design and the availability of additional accessories. The higher the quality of the materials of manufacture and the wider the functionality of the product, the higher its price. Models with closers on the market are quoted more expensive than analogues without them. Closers in such products contribute to the smooth opening and closing of products, they reduce noise during operation.

If we compare the installation method, then the lateral sliding mechanism is designed for models with a width of up to 25 cm. The lower one is designed for options up to 40 cm, the swivel mechanism is suitable for those cases when it is necessary to install cargo in an angular type curbstone.

If you choose the best option, you should take a closer look at the structures made of wood and metal. Wooden cargoes are more aesthetic and durable, they will last longer than counterparts from pressed wood processing products. It is important to ask in the store whether the mounts are included in the package of a particular model. In addition, it is necessary to select accessories in such a way that its spraying corresponds to the fittings of the headset facades.

The installation of the bottle is largely dependent on what exactly is planned to be stored in it. For example, cargo can be placed on one or two sides of a typical stove, next to the refrigerator. In this case, the installation may involve mounting in a closed fake on the wall, where the bottle itself will open due to the door of a floor or wall cabinet.

If the product is planned to be purchased as an organizer for storing detergent chemistry, it is advisable to install it near the sink. When they take it to store pans, the obvious solution is to place it on the side of the stove. Cargo for glasses and a bowl is best stored at the top, where dishes are usually stored. Products in which you want to put wine or oil, it is better to mount away from the stove.

When buying, you must pay attention to the fact that the assembly scheme was included in the package. It will help streamline the process, rationally using time. As a rule, such schemes can consistently indicate step by step what and why to do. For example, they show the general view of the structure, its installation options, the addition of the facade and guides, the fastening of fasteners to the guides, insertion on the guides, adjusting the fasteners in the retracted state, fixing the facade and tightening the screw joints.

The assembly rules provide for taking into account the side to which the pencil case will travel upon opening. First, they collect the part of the box to which the structure will be attached. After that, the upper and lower parts of the edge, the end face, are attached to it. If necessary, measure and mark the distance for the holes for fixing the guides, then drill the holes.

Next, check the correctness of the markup, after which they are engaged in the installation. To do this, fasten the guides, and then install the frame of the bottle carrier. With the sheet that remains, they close the furniture box and check the reliability of all fixtures. At this stage, they fix the door, fixing the facade on the front of the cargo. On this assembly is ready.

Finally, we offer readers some successful tricks for using cargo in the interior of the kitchen. These ideas clearly demonstrate the capabilities of bottle makers as functional and stylish design elements:

• an example of the use of a bottle in the interior of a classic kitchen using stucco and gilding elements;

• a wooden bottle holder for storing dishes in an upright position successfully fits into the concept of style;

• an example of symmetrical embedding of cargo for the storage of household chemicals;

• the bottle holder in its original purpose is made in a modern style;

• An example of symmetrical embedding of cargo in the lower modules of a kitchen set.

• a three-row type variant with shelves of different heights is equipped with sides that prevent things from accidentally falling out of shelves;

• cargo-compact type, a pencil case for spices, built into the upper modules of the kitchen set;

• convenient arrangement of a bottle-holder with two shelves, made in a single design with a kitchen set;

• compact cargo option suitable for corner models of kitchen units.

• a model for the beveled section of a small kitchen, allowing more efficient use of the existing interior space.

See how to fix a bottle stand for a kitchen in the next video.